South Carolina THEFT OF FIREARM FROM A LICENSED DEALER is a criminal offense of unlawful and intentional taking of a firearm from a licensed dealer in the state without the owner's permission. This offense can be classified into two categories: larceny and burglary. Larceny is the taking of a firearm without the use of force, while burglary is the taking of a firearm with the use of force. Penalties for South Carolina THEFT OF FIREARM FROM A LICENSED DEALER can range from fines to imprisonment. In some cases, the perpetrator can also be charged with Federal crimes, as the stolen firearm may have been a federal firearm.